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Dr Mike makes Pod Calls! Join us as he answers questions from moms and dads around the world. Plus, you'll get a healthy dose of pediatric news, parenting tips, interviews with experts, and the latest research findings--with explanations you can understand!

Nationwide Children's Hospital | Parents on Demand Network


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 298 EPISODES

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    The PediaCast podcast has been an invaluable resource for me as a new mom. This podcast covers a wide range of topics, but everything is discussed in a kind and factual way. I particularly appreciated the episode on peanut allergies, which provided up-to-date information on recent scientific studies. Overall, I love this podcast and would recommend it to everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The PediaCast podcast is Dr. Mike's ability to provide nuanced information in a simple and understandable way. He does an excellent job of explaining complex topics and making good points that can be discussed at home. Additionally, some episodes are deep dives into specific broad topics, while others cover general news of the day for a larger audience. This variety keeps the podcast interesting and informative.

    While The PediaCast podcast has many positive aspects, one minor downside is the length of the introduction. It often takes about 10 minutes for the content to start, which can be frustrating if you're eager to get to the main topic. However, this is just a minor suggestion and doesn't detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, I highly appreciate Dr. Mike's effort to provide well-researched and informative podcasts with The PediaCast. As a mom and nurse practitioner, I find this podcast incredibly valuable for my own knowledge and for sharing with patients and families. Dr. Mike consistently provides evidence-based information that is up-to-date and relevant to parents and caregivers. I am grateful for this resource and will continue recommending it to others in my field.



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    Latest episodes from PediaCast

    Talking to Teens about Healthy Relationships - PediaCast 582

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 40:26


    Caitlin Tully visits the studio as we consider teenage relationships. We explore how to open up lines of communication, signs of healthy—and unhealthy—relationships, and best practices for supporting teens as they develop important life skills. We hope you can join us!

    Dance Medicine - PediaCast 581

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 55:29


    Drs Megan Liberty and Aimee Heslop visit the studio as we explore Dance Medicine. From injury prevention to proper footwear and pointe readiness, discover how to keep young dancers safe, strong, and thriving. We hope you can join us!

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    Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement - PediaCast 580

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 36:00


    We explore the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement. Walking, running, and other forms of movement are essential for childhood development and wellness. Discover how the Honda Center is helping kids with complex conditions improve their movement… and quality of life!

    Connecting with Your Newborn - PediaCast 579

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 50:10


    Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie visits the studio as we consider the important task of connecting with your newborn. There is so much advice, so many products, and an endless stream of opinions. But what matters most? Tune in to find out!

    Digging into Nature - PediaCast 578

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 51:42


    Drs Pooja Tandon and Danette Glassy visit the studio as we explore the importance of digging into nature. Spending time in the great outdoors boosts physical health and emotional well-being, but there are many challenges to overcome before kids can get out there and have some fun. Tune in to learn more!

    Safe Ramadan Fasting for Kids with Diabetes - PediaCast 577

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 31:09


    Dr Leena Mamilly visits the studio as we consider safe Ramadan fasting for kids and teens with diabetes. Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community… but the fasting part can bring challenges for families impacted by diabetes. Tune in as we explore safe ways for kids to fast. We hope you can join us!

    Firearm Safety for Parents - PediaCast 576

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 35:06


    Judy Midkiff visits the studio as we consider firearm safety for parents. Gun-related injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States… and they are almost always preventable! We explore tips for keeping kids safe at home and with friends. Tune in to learn more!

    Our Inactive Children - PediaCast 575

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 59:36


    Dr Jim MacDonald, Dr Eileen Africa, and Travis Gallagher visit the studio as we consider the epidemic of inactivity in children and teenagers everywhere. Tune in as we explore causes, impacts, and solutions that can bring lasting change. We hope you can join us!

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    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Babies - PediaCast 574

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 36:50


    Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla visits the studio as we consider gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in babies. When is spitting up normal… and when might it be a sign of something serious? Where should parents turn for advice? And what can be done (if anything) to stop the vomiting? Tune in to find out!

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    Rare Disease Day 2025 - PediaCast 573

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 62:25


    Drs Beth Kozel and Vidya Sivaraman visit the studio as we consider rare diseases and the 300 million people they impact (as a group, they aren't so rare!). February 28 is Rare Disease Day, which seeks to raise awareness, improve understanding, and provide support. We hope you can join us!

    Extended Reality in Pediatric Cardiology - PediaCast 572

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 43:04


    Dr Arash Salavitabar visits the studio as we consider extended reality in pediatric cardiology. This involves creating a 3D model of a baby's unique heart defect, wearing virtual-reality goggles, and then stepping inside to plan the procedure to fix it. We hope you can join us!

    Holiday Gift Giving - PediaCast 571

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 46:30


    Scott McKenzie visits the studio as we consider holiday gift-giving at Nationwide Children's. We have depended on the generosity of donors since 1892, when a bake sale supported a new hospital for kids in Columbus. We explore our history of philanthropy, current needs, and practical ways YOU can help our mission of supporting every child, for every reason. We hope you can join us!

    Substance Use Disorder and Fentanyl Overdose in Teens - PediaCast 570

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 44:56


    Dr Scott Hadland visits the studio as we consider substance use disorder and fentanyl overdose in teenagers. Fentanyl deaths in teens are on the rise, with about 22 high school students dying each week in the United States. We provide tips for pediatricians, parents, schools, and communities aimed at preventing these tragedies. We hope you can join us!

    Teen Driving Safety - PediaCast 569

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 44:14


    Dr Holden Elkhammas and Dr Leah Middelberg visit the studio as we consider teen driving safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, but most of these deaths are preventable. We explore strategies for keeping young drivers safe on the road. We hope you can join us!

    22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome - PediaCast 568

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 56:11


    Dr Richard Kirschner, Dr Adriane Baylis, and Chaitali Amin visit the studio as we explore the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. We discuss this genetic condition's cause, features, diagnosis, management, and long-term outlook. We hope you can join us!

    Granting Wishes: The Magical Moments Foundation - PediaCast 567

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 31:55


    Dr Richard Kirschner and Krista Schrader visit the studio as we consider the Magical Moments Foundation. This organization supports children and families impacted by facial differences by encouraging kids to dream big… and then making those dreams a reality. We hope you can join us!

    Heat-Related Problems in Student Athletes - PediaCast 566

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 41:43


    Dr Jonathan Napolitano, Annie Imber, and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider student-athletes training and playing in hot, humid weather. Having an emergency action plan in place can prevent problems as temperatures soar. Tune in to learn more!

    Butterfly Paws: Facility and Therapy Dogs for Kids - PediaCast 565

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 43:02


    The Butterfly Paws team visits the studio as we explore the role of facility and therapy dogs at Nationwide Children's Hospital. These gentle, well-trained canines offer a healing touch and supportive care for kids who need it most. We hope you can join us!

    PECARN Prediction Rule for Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries - PediaCast 564

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 45:43


    Drs Julie and Jeffrey Leonard visit the studio as we consider kids and teens with traumatic neck injuries. Do they all need X-rays? Or could we develop criteria that determine who needs films and who doesn't? This would save some young patients from radiation exposure while ensuring bony neck injuries are not missed. We hope you can join us!

    Using Virtual Reality to Manage Pediatric Pain - PediaCast 563

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 40:55


    Dr Henry Xiang visits the studio as we explore the use of virtual reality games in the management of pediatric pain. This approach has shown promise for reducing stress during painful procedures, such as burn dressing changes. We hope you can join us!

    Pediatric Obesity: Weight Bias and Stigma - PediaCast 562

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 52:01


    Drs Matthew Paponetti and Eileen Chaves visit the studio as we consider the bias and stigma associated with pediatric obesity. We explore strategies for overcoming these problems so kids can get the help they need to live healthy lives. We hope you can join us!

    Pediatric Sports Injuries - PediaCast 561

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 48:41


    Maggy Rule and Alycia Kingcade visit the studio as we consider sports injuries in student athletes. Injuries impact future participation and performance. We cover common types and discuss how to prevent, diagnose, and manage them. We hope you can join us!

    Child Passenger Safety - PediaCast 560

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 31:23


    Drs David Kling and Morgan Wurtz visit the studio as we explore child passenger safety. Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children 4 years of age and older. We review best practices for keeping kids safe using car seats and booster seats. We hope you can join us!

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    Clinical Pathways: Improving Child Health with Science - PediaCast 559

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 40:49


    Drs Berkeley Bennett and Gerd McGwire visit the studio as we consider clinical pathways in pediatric medicine. Clinical pathways improve the delivery and efficiency of care, impact outcomes, contain costs, and boost family satisfaction. We explain how!

    Down Syndrome Awareness Day - PediaCast 558

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 69:01


    Dr Mark Wells, Dr Murugu Manickam, and Kari Jones visit the studio as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. This year's theme is “End the Stereotypes” and we will do that by answering questions and correcting misconceptions about this common genetic condition. We hope you can join us!

    Keeping Little Eyes Safe During a Solar Eclipse - PediaCast 557

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 48:53


    Dr David Rogers visits the studio as we consider the total solar eclipse visiting Ohio on April 8th. The moon marching across the sun will be an amazing display, but how can we keep little eyes safe while viewing it? Tune in to find out!

    Green Flags: Preventing Relationship Abuse and Violence - PediaCast 556

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 44:46


    Dr Megan Letson and Sheryl Clinger visit the studio as we explore teenage relationships and their potential for abuse and violence. Where's the line between appropriate and abusive behavior? What are relationship red flags… and green flags? Tune in to find out!

    Sports Nutrition for Student Athletes - PediaCast 555

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 41:46


    This week we consider sports nutrition for student athletes as guest host, Alycia Kingcade, chats with Sakiko Minagawa and Dr Tom Pommering. Discover the importance of food as fuel and energy availability. We also explore dietary supplements, sports drinks, and picky eaters. We hope you can join us!

    Nationwide Children's Hospital: Then and Now - PediaCast 554

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 69:24


    Scott McKenzie visits the studio as we take a deep dive into the history and growth of Nationwide Children's Hospital. From humble beginnings to one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical centers in the country, we explore what makes this place so special. We hope you can join us!

    Proton Therapy: Advanced Cancer Treatment for Kids - PediaCast 553

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 37:55


    Dr Timothy Cripe, Dr Joshua Palmer, and Kayla Young visit the studio as we explore proton therapy as a treatment for pediatric cancer. Discover how this technology delivers precise radiation with fewer side effects. We hope you can join us!

    Pediatric Anesthesia - PediaCast 552

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 56:31


    Dr Vanessa Ng and Amber Craver visit the studio as we consider pediatric #anesthesia. We explore the latest advances in the field and discuss preparing your child for a procedure, anesthesia safety, and the short and long-term consequences in #kids. We hope you can join us!

    Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology - PediaCast 551

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 33:25


    Dr Thomas Scharschmidt visits the studio as we consider pediatric orthopedic oncology. Bone cancers, such as osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, are more common in children than adults. We explore the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and long-term outlook for those impacted by these conditions. We hope you can join us!

    Flying Horse Farms: A SeriousFun Camp for Kids with Serious Illness - PediaCast 550

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 46:20


    Drs Bethany Uhl and Megan Schaefer visit the studio as we explore Flying Horse Farms: A SeriousFun Camp for Kids with Serious Illness. Learn what it takes to offer a summer camp for children with chronic and complex conditions… and discover how your family can support their work. We hope you can join us!

    Asthma Update - PediaCast 549

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 57:44


    Dr Lisa Ulrich visits the studio as we provide an asthma update! Discover the latest treatment strategies aimed at keeping this common condition under control and out of the hospital. We hope you can join us!

    Social Determinants of Health - PediaCast 548

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 59:23


    Our Plain Language Panel visits the studio as we consider social determinants of health. Food, housing, safe neighborhoods and quality education impact child development, health and wellness. We explore these relationships and share ideas for rallying around and supporting all kids and teens. We hope you can join us!

    Pediatric Preventive Cardiology - PediaCast 547

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 36:02


    Dr Andrew Tran visits the studio as we explore pediatric preventive cardiology. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. adults, but the process that leads to heart attacks and strokes begins in childhood. By identifying high-risk children, addressing their risks, and encouraging healthy lifestyles, we can decrease cardiovascular disease down the road. We hope you can join us!

    Cannabis Edibles and Young Children: A Dangerous Combination! - PediaCast 546

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 43:16


    Dr Christopher Gaw and Dr David Kling visit the studio as we explore the dangers of cannabis edibles in young children. THC-infused gummies, brownies and cookies are widely available… and severe toxicity can result from ingesting just a handful. We hope you can join us!

    Common Skin Conditions in Athletes - PediaCast 545

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 35:52


    Dr Reno Ravindran and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider common skin conditions in student athletes. Learn the cause, symptoms, treatment, prevention and return-to-play guidelines for ringworm, impetigo, MRSA, molluscum… and more!

    Vaginal Birth Defects and Buccal Mucosa Vaginoplasty - PediaCast 544

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 31:00


    Dr Linda Baker visits the studio as we consider birth defects of the vagina... and the buccal mucosa vaginoplasty. Around 1 in 4,000 girls experience these birth defects, and using tissue from inside the mouth is less invasive than traditional repairs. We hope you can join us!

    Children's Miracle Network - PediaCast 543

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 38:49


    Nikki McCool visits the studio as we explore the Children's Miracle Network. Learn how this organization began… and the many ways it supports patient care, pediatric research, and education. We hope you can join us!

    Turner Syndrome - PediaCast 542

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 44:15


    Dr Jennifer Ladd and Dr Chelsea Kebodeaux visit the studio as we consider Turner Syndrome. We explore the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and complications of this common genetic condition. We hope you can join us!

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medicine - PediaCast 541

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 46:51


    Drs Laura Rust and Tyler Gorham visit the studio as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and medicine. Technology has changed the delivery of health care in amazing ways… and there is more innovation to come! We hope you can join us!

    Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth - PediaCast 540

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 49:07


    Dr Lea Taylor visits the studio as we consider support for LGBTQ+ youth. Nearly 10% of high-schoolers identify as LGBTQ+. Acceptance and support from their family and friends is essential for thriving… and supporting good mental health. We hope you can join us!

    Strength and Conditioning Programs for Student Athletes - PediaCast 539

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 40:24


    Jesse Padgett and Anthony Bartko visit the studio as we consider strength and conditioning programs for student athletes. Summer is the perfect time to stay in shape and prepare for fall sports. We share tips for safe and effective programs. We hope you can join us!

    Understanding Clinical Research - PediaCast 538

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 54:26


    Dr Cynthia Gerhardt and Myeshia Harmon visit the studio as we consider pediatric clinical research. How are clinical trials designed, approved, funded and implemented? How is safety woven into the process, and how are results shared with the medical community and general public? We answer these questions and more!

    Supporting Children and Teenagers with Developmental Differences - PediaCast 537

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 55:50


    Dr Karen Tabern and Dr Jacquie Wynn visit the studio as we consider children, teenagers and families impacted by developmental differences. We explore the importance of providing support, finding similarities and building relationships with those who seem different than ourselves. We hope you can join us!

    Water Safety & Drowning Prevention - PediaCast 536

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 50:28


    Dr Sarah Denny and Dr Ali Sawani visit the studio as we consider water safety and drowning prevention. Drowning is the number one injury-related (and preventable!) death in children under 4 years of age. We explore rules and tips aimed at making this summer safer than last year. We hope you can join us!

    Sudden Cardiac Death in Student Athletes - PediaCast 535

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 38:39


    Dr Tom Pommering and Todd Peterson visit the studio as we consider sudden cardiac death in student athletes. These events are rare, but devastating… and the difference between life and death depends on the quick actions of those nearby. We hope you can join us!

    Prune Belly Syndrome - PediaCast 534

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 55:18


    Dr Linda Baker visits the studio as we consider prune belly syndrome. Discover the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of this rare condition. Learn how early diagnosis and intervention can make a big difference for these little patients. We hope you can join us!

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    Looking at Your Newborn - PediaCast 533

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 64:55


    Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel visits the studio as we consider looking at your newborn. Young babies have unique features, and it's important to know what is normal, what is NOT normal… and when to worry. We hope you can join us!

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    Long COVID in Children and Teenagers - PediaCast 532

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 32:42


    Dr Eric Mull visits the studio as we explore long COVID in children and teenagers. We define the condition and consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We hope you can join us!

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